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In this episode, Jules and Erica visit with Caitilin from The Celiac in Italy

This episode covers:

• Thinking you might have cancer instead of being diagnosed with celiac disease
• Having multiple autoimmune disease conditions on top of celiac disease
• Moving to Italy in the middle of a pandemic
• How Catalin started The Celiac in Italy
• Do celiacs in Europe really buy all their gluten-free food at a pharmacy?
• Do celiacs in Europe get a stipend to buy gluten-free food?
• How to work with The Celiac In Italy for the best gluten-free travel in Italy
• Is the bread really different in Europe? Is eating bread in Italy safe for people with celiac disease?
• How The Celiac in Italy is expanding into Europe with Celiacs in Europe

Visit Catalin on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/celiacinitaly/ and on her website https://celiacinitaly.com/about

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Expo West is great, and trade shows are super fun, but do the products actually make it to shelves afterwards? And if they do, do the products and brands have staying power for 10+ years on? Jules and Erica reflect back on some of their favorite brands and products they've met at Natural Products Expo West over the years and what is still in their cabinet/fridge/freezer after all these years.

BRANDS HIGHLIGHTED:

Sweet Loren's

Simple Mills

Enjoy Life Foods

Nana Joe's

ZEGO

Caulipower

Otto's Naturals

Brazi Bites

Banza

Feel Good Foods

RIP Artisan Bisto

Udi's

Molly's Suds

TruEarth

Healthy HooHa

Medicine Mama

MNML (laundry detergent)

Spinster Sisters

Gourmia

Pasture Bird

Wildbrine

Treeline

Violife

Good Planet

Homiah Sambal Chili Crunch

Ziba foods

Octonuts

Bhuja

San-J

Pascha Chocolate

Guittard

Dandies

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In this episode, Erica shares her favorite Expo West 2026 gluten-free finds with Jules, who was unable to attend the show. While the ladies chat about innovation in the aisles, they also warn about the importance of reading labels every time - especially with new products, Alpha-Gal in the times of beef tallow, and RFK Jr. and anything MAHA promotes.

BRANDS MENTIONED:

Rudi's Gluten Free

Banza

Every Body Eat

Gotham Greens

Simple Mills

Partake

Made Good

Good Pop

Oatly

Siete

Sweet Loren's

Goodie Girl

Lil' Bucks

Quinn

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Join Jules and Erica in their first episode back in 2026.

Jules recounts recent research about gluten contamination in disposable tableware - plates, bowls, cutlery - made with wheat or gluten-containing material.

Erica shares her favorite finds from Winter FancyFaire (formerly Winter Fancy Foods Show). Favorite finds and topics include:

• Fibermaxxing
• Gluten Free Meister
• Cactus Crunch
• Pork King Good
• Bitchin' Sauce and The Good Crisp
• Nikigo
• Paro lentil crisps
• Just Date chocolate chips
• Why real sugar is making a comeback
• Tamar date coffee
• Is pot pie a soup?
• Studies on Gluten in Tableware: https://gfjules.com/are-wheat-straws-plates-cups-safe-for-celiacs/

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It's turkey time! Or, in Jules' case - tofu time??? It's time to talk about Thanksgiving. One of the most beloved holidays, and one of the most feared by people who are gluten-free. But trust us, you can easily make your holiday favorites safe for yourself and others avoiding gluten this Thanksgiving. And don't forget to purchase Jules' Thanksgiving e-book so you can make all these great recipes!

RESOURCES

gfJules Crash Course for Gluten-Free Thanksgiving

gfJules Thanksgiving e-book

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In this episode, Erica interviews Debbie and Candice of Two Alpha Gals. These "gals" are about the sweetest nicest smartest kindest women around. And they both happen to have Alpha-Gal Syndrome. This means they both can't have mammalian meat - like beef or pork - or animal by-products like dairy or gelatin. Heck, they can't even have red algae (not because it's a meat, but you'll have to listen to the episode to find out why). We met the two gals at the FAACT Summit and we got to know them a little better and asked them about their new foundation, and what it's really like to live with AGS!

"We’re using our journey with alpha-gal syndrome to seek new and exciting ways to live with our diagnosis without sacrificing JOY. " - Two Alpha Gals

RESOURCES

Two Alpha Gals

Alpha Gal Foundation

CDC - Alpha Gal

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In this episode, Erica and Jules recap their favorite products and trends from the gluten-free products spotted at Natural Products Expo West 2025.

Some trends include:

ADAPTOGENS

REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE

UPCYCLING / PRE-CYCLING

HOT HOT HEAT

PICKLES

OLD GF BRANDS ARE NEW AGAIN

You'll have to listen until the very end when Jules and Erica give their favorite products that they'll be purchasing after the show!

RESOURCES

Green Girl Bakeshop

Wise Bar

Mud/WTR

La Republica Superfoods

Teeccino

ZEGO regenerative organic oats

Lundberg Farms Upcycled Rice

Ugly Food Company

Good Sam

Milkadamia Flat Pack

True Earth

Fly By Jing Chili Crisp

Daily Crunch Sweet & SPicy Sichuan

Pop Chips Sweet Heat

NUFS hot honey crackers

Grillo's Pickles

Caulipower Dill Pickle Pizza

Glutino Dill Pickle Pretzels

Rudi's gluten free

Justin's Nut Butter

Sunnie

Quinn

French Squirrel

Purely Elizabeth peanut butter cookie granola

Lentiful

Cocojune greek style yogurt

San-J / Kimono Mom's Umami Sauce

Healthy Crunch Barbie Crispy Squares

Sweet Loren's Barbie cookies

Dole Whip

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WARNING: This episode contains adult language and political conversations. There are talks about the current political climate. Since food and health are inherently political, we truly believe that this podcast is a good listen. But if you're currently avoiding political talk, skip to the around the 17 minute mark.

In this episode, Jules and Erica explain the current struggles with federal funding cuts to important sectors of the government, including food safety, and agriculture.

Jules and Erica also talk about Expo West swag - and if the puffer bags were worth the wait, and if you should really throw a massive party for your brand, or bring in special celebrity guests. Is it all worth the money? Does a puffer bag really raise your brand identity? Can an over-the-top party with little to no branding involved really make people excited about housewares? Let's find out in this episode.

**NEXT WEEK'S EPISODE WILL FEATURE PRODUCT REVIEWS AND RECAPS FROM NATURAL PRODUCTS EXPO WEST 2025**

RESOURCES

Support PBS

Support the National Park Foundation

Support local food near you (USDA Local Food Directory website)

MUD/WTR

Kikkerland Design Inc.

Liquid IV

Nana Joes

Belgian Boys Pink Puffer Tote Waitlist

Spokin

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